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Digital-SLR camera Nikon D3100

AN ENTRY LEVEL DIGITAL-SLR CAMERA WITH A NEW CMOS IMAGE SENSOR, IMAGE-PROCESSING ENGINE AND HELPFUL GUIDE MODE THAT MAKES CAPTURING BEAUTIFUL IMAGES EASY

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D3100, an entry level Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera. The camera is equipped with a new CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon and a new image-processing engine that enable capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality, and a Guide mode that allows users to capture images just as they intended.

The following lens kit will also be released.

D3100 AND AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6G VR

D3100 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

The number of people advancing from a compact digital camera to a digital-SLR camera for better quality images and a more authentic photography experience has been increasing in recent years. However, many have indicated that digital-SLR cameras are difficult to master. To respond to this concern of users advancing to a digital-SLR camera, Nikon began equipping its entry level digital-SLR cameras with a Guide mode that displays instructions for the most basic camera operations for shooting, image playback and editing and the application of camera settings, in the camera monitor. The first camera to be equipped with Guide mode was the Nikon D3000 released in August 2009. This function has proven to be very popular with users.

A new DX-format CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon and the new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, have been adopted for the new D3100, enabling capture of images exhibiting excellent image quality and definition. The D3100 has also inherited Guide mode from the D3000, with the addition of more options and assist images that make the camera easier to understand and operate. The D3100 is also equipped with a live view function that allows the user to frame images in the monitor, and the D-Movie function that provides support for high-definition movie recording. While the D3100 offers authentic digital-SLR camera performance, it is also an extremely lightweight digital-SLR camera from which even beginners can expect beautiful images that accurately reflect their shooting intent.

D3100 PRIMARY FEATURES

1. A NEW DX-FORMAT CMOS IMAGE SENSOR AND IMAGE-PROCESSING ENGINE, EXPEED 2, BOTH DEVELOPED BY NIKON ENABLE CAPTURE OF HIGH-DEFINITION IMAGES WITH SUPERIOR IMAGE QUALITY

The D3100 is equipped with a new Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor and a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, both developed by Nikon. The CMOS image sensor offers an effective pixel count of 14.2-million pixels (D3000: CCD image sensor with 10.2-million effective pixels) and enables capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality with extremely detailed rendering and rich tones. The camera also makes the most of its standard sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200 (D3000: ISO 100–1600) and additional increases up to HI 2 (ISO 12800 equivalent), with shooting under dim lighting, such as in the evening or indoors, as well as with sports scenes of rapidly moving subjects. EXPEED 2 is Nikon’s new image-processing engine, developed by refining the concepts, know-how and technologies regarding digital images that Nikon has spent years cultivating. It maximizes the performance of the CMOS image sensor to suppress noise in still images and movies and produces images that faithfully reproduce vivid colors.

2. A REFINED GUIDE MODE THAT IS EVEN EASIER TO USE

Guide mode has been refined to make most camera operations even easier, from shooting to image playback and editing to the application of camera settings, regardless of the user’s skill level. Assist images The D3100 displays assist images that show the effect of various camera settings, giving users an idea of the results they can expect with specified settings. For example, when “Soften backgrounds” is selected and an aperture value is specified, the assist image displayed in the monitor changes to show the effect that aperture setting will have on images. This allows users to confirm that images will appear as they intended prior to shooting and reduces the number of unsuccessful shots.

Other new functions built into Guide mode (1) Selection from 3 shooting techniques: “Use the viewfinder,” “Use live view,” “Shoot movies” (2) “Bring more into focus” and “Show water flowing” options have been added to the “Advanced operation” menu for shooting (3) “Movie settings,” “HDMI,” “Flicker reduction” and “Eye-Fi upload”* options have been added to the “Set Up” menu for applying basic camera settings” *: Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted

3. LIVE VIEW MODE THAT ALLOWS USERS TO USE THE CAMERA MONITOR TO EASILY FRAME STILL IMAGE OR MOVIES

By simply rotating the live view switch, the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor, enabling immediate live view recording. This makes shooting feel more like shooting with a compact digital camera, easing the transition to digital-SLR for beginners. In addition, various information such as the shooting mode, time remaining (movie mode) and battery indicator, can be shown in the live view display.

4. D-MOVIE FOR RECORDING AND EDITING FULL-HD MOVIES AND AF-F (FULL-TIME SERVO AF) FOCUS MODE FOR MOVIE RECORDING

The D3100 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (with monaural sound) by simply pressing the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded with the same aperture and other settings applied in Guide mode, and movies that take full advantage of the characteristics of individual interchangeable lenses, whether wide-angle, telephoto or fisheye, can be recorded for movies that are only possible with a digital-SLR camera. In addition, the camera also offers an AF-F (full-time servo AF) focus mode for movie recording. When AF-F mode is enabled, the camera focuses continuously during movie recording without the need for holding the shutter-release button down halfway. The D3100 also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning or end of movie files.

5. SCENE AUTO SELECTOR BUILT IN

The D3100 is equipped with the scene auto selector function. When live view mode is enabled in Auto or Auto (flash off) mode, the camera automatically analyzes the scene and selects the appropriate shooting mode from Portrait, Landscape, Close up or Night portrait.* This function allows users achieve the intended images while leaving all settings up to the camera.

*:

Scene auto selector is disabled with manual focusing.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES NEW TO THE D3100

• Equipped with a face detection function capable of detecting up to 35 human faces (D3000 D5000 : up to 5 faces (Revised on August 24, 2010))
• Operation has been improved with the addition of an independent movie-record button and release-mode selector. In addition, the rubber grip provides a better fit.
• Equipped with a Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) bus that enables remote control playback of images and movies recorded with the camera when the camera is connected to a high-definition TV
• Equipped with a new exposure compensation algorithm for greater flexibility and performance with NEF (RAW) processing
• The new ViewNX 2 software is bundled with the D3100

NIKON D3100 DIGITAL-SLR CAMERA PRIMARY SPECIFICATIONS

Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective pixels	14.2 million
Image sensor	23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor
Image size (pixels)	4,608 x 3,072 [L] 3,456 x 2,304 [M] 2,304 x 1,536 [S]
File format	1) NEF(RAW), 2)JPEG, 3)NEF(RAW)+JPEG
Media	SD (Secure Digital) memory cards *1, SDHC- and SDXC-compliant
Frame advance rate	Up to 3 fps *2
ISO sensitivity	ISO 100 to 3200 in steps of 1 EV; Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800 equivalent); auto ISO sensitivity control available
Movie	Frame size (pixels) and frame rate: 1,920 x 1,080; 24 p – 1,280 x 720; 30 p – 1,280 x 720; 25 p – 1,280 x 720; 24 p – 640 x 424; 24 p Maximum Recording Time:10 min. File format/Video compression: MOV, H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Cording Audio recording device; Supported:monaural recording with built-in microphone.
LCD monitor	3-in., approx. 230 k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Power source	Battery; One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery AC adapter(optional);EH-5a AC adapter; requires EP-5 power connector
Dimensions (approx.) (W x H x D)	124 X 96 X 74.5mm
Weight (approx.)	455g without battery, memory card, or body cap, 505g;with battery and memory card but without body cap
Major supplied accessories	EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery, MH-24 battery charger, AN-DC3 camera strap, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, Ferrite Core (2 types)

MARC ABIAD – EXCLUSIVE E-EXHIBITION ON LPM

The theme is a about the mannequin’s points of view in lebanon,

I tried to reflect the lebanese condition through the mannequin’s faces…

The project started with choosing the faces and their expression and right after shooting them on the first layer on a slide film,

I insert the film again for a double exposure.

The other layers as you see, are the subject matter of the picture, and some photos had three layers in them.

I tried to mash it up by choosing some abstract shapes to the expression.

Please note that these photos are not photoshoped, they are taken straight from a slide film developed in cross-process.

A little about me,

Marc Abiad, born in october 1985, started experimenting with photography by the age of 12, won an illustration award at Unesco Palace in 2005.

Majored in cinema and photography, I took part in two photography exhibitions and currently preparing for one.

A work experience of directing 150 documentaries during

the last two years while continuing my education. for now.

Best Regards

Marc

PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE: LIGHT PAINTING, HOW TO DESIGN WITH THE LIGHT

Wadih Saab - Night Collective Photography Group

The photo that you see above is not a Photoshoped or made by any other software,  it is a true  picture made with the technique of light painting, that can be achieved by any  digital camera that allows to use the manual features with long exposures, a tripod and a torch.

• Put the camera on a tripod,
• Make totally dark the Room, or outdoor late at night away from light
• Adjust the opening time of the camera shutter ( depends on how long you need to draw)
• Press the Shutter release button and at this point  writing your name or use LED objects to create special effects.

Guide Created by Lebanese Photography Magazine

Guess Who is our Next Star

Guess Who is our Next Star, with a lot of experience in front of the camera

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DAVID ABDALLAH – A PHOTOGRAPHER WITH A PASSION.

LPM: Where did you study?

David: I studied Law at the Lebanese University

LPM: Introduce yourself? How long have you been in photography? Starting point? And what is fun and rewarding about Photography? In other words what makes David Abdallah, the famous David Abdallah.

David: I’ve been in this field for more than 15 years; it is a challenging, wide and fast growing domain. It first started as a hobby, I discovered later that it’s the only thing I want to do in life. The fun part is the creative part where you have to come up with something new each time, what is rewarding is the appreciation of the clients and people around me and my self satisfaction about the accomplishment, this is also challenging as it motivates me to give better results in the future.

LPM: How would you describe your photography style?

David: It is a different style that I have developed through my 15 years of experience, I am able now to master the direction and creativity of lights..and That’s what photography is all about .. Nevertheless I’m more interested in how others describe my style.

LPM: What advice do you have for new Photographers?

David:To improve their talent by being updated about all the new equipments in this field and mostly the lighting techniques, extensive researches about all kind of arts, to accept the criticize and work hard to improve their talent and skills.

LPM: Did you train at another photographer?

David:No

LPM: How do you prepare for a photo shoot?

David:I discuss with the client what he has in mind, we try to define and shimmer the idea until we come up with a fine concept. Sometimes we work with a creative Art director. Once the concept is approved, my team will arrange for the production, casting, finding the convenient location (if it’s an outdoor photo shoot) and all the necessary arrangements within the deadline agreed with the client.

LPM: Do you shoot what you feel is best for your clients or do you allow some to clearly define what they want?

David: The client explains me what is the main idea he has in mind and I help him shimmering this idea into a concept and than into imagery.

LPM:  How do you decide on locations & subjects?

David: Usually I sit and discuss these issues with the client, the Art director if any and my creative team

LPM: How do you work out your composition?

David: I get inspired from the subject/product of the photo session taking into consideration the main message which the client wants to promote through my photos.

LPM: What distinguishes a good model from a bad one?

David: She either can pose in front of the camera or not, she has to be active, self-confident and have a good eye contact.

LPM: What make the Lebanese photographers different from the west?

David: Their style due to their different culture

LPM: Do You Have A Favorite Lens…If So What Is It?

David: Noctilux 50 mm 0.95

LPM: What is your Lighting Equipment and Techniques?

David: Broncolor

LPM: In general, during a session, how many pictures would you say you take to find “the right one”?

David: It depends, sometimes the perfect one is within the first shots. Here the model, the art director if any also the set and lighting team have to be very well prepared. This will help getting the perfect shot at an early stage

LPM: Who are your famous clients?

David: BRANDS: to name a few : DIOR-GUERLAIN- ESTEE LAUDER- THIERRY MUGLER- HELENA RUBENSTEIN- FURLA- VIVIENNE WESTWOOD-CARTIER- LOUIS VUITTON- YSL-

Celebrities: Najwa Karam, Haifa Wehbe, Nancy Ajram, Sherine Abdel Wahab, Rashed al majid, Mjida El Roumi,  to name a few

LPM: What is your latest work (last 4)?

David: Fady Kataya (Beauty Shoot, Advertorial)-VIVIENNE WESTWOOD (Ad campaign, the overall ad campaign was assigned to my company) Dior (Fashion and Beauty shoot, Editorial), Helena Rubenstein and Cartier (Beauty and Jewelry shoot, Editorial)

LPM: What do you say for people who love your work?

David: Thank you for your support. The best is yet to come

LPM: What do you say to Lebanese Photography Magazine?

David: It was pleasures having this interview.I wish you all the success

Studio David Abdallah
Tel / Fax : +961 4 416 445
Mobile    : +961 3 167 000
www.davidabdallah.com

ABDALLAH FARAH 1968 LEBANON BEIRUT POSTCARDS

ABDALLAH FARAH POSTCARDS

In 1968, Abdallah Farah was 16 and working in his fathers photo studio -Studio Wahed -in downtown Beirut. The studio was asked by the Lebanese Tourism Agency to photograph the most beautiful places in Beirut for a series of postcards meant to idealize and the promote the higher end hotels, the modern infrastructure, and the character and charm of the city.
On behalf of Studio Wahed, Farah photographed the beaches, the souqs, the hotels, and, with the help of the tourism agency and the army, also took aerial shots of the city. Reprints of these postcards can still be found in Beirut, and, though often imitated, they have distinguished themselves among Lebanese postcards.

Continue reading the full article at http://www.greatermiddleeastphoto.com/2010/08/abdallah-farah-postcards.html

Source http://www.greatermiddleeastphoto.com 

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS AND INTERVIEW, WITH LAMITTA FRANJIEH’S NEW LOOK OF NATURAL BEAUTY, IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE LENS.

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Exclusive Photos and interview, with Lamitta Franjieh’s New Look of Natural Beauty, in front and behind the lens.

LPM: Introduce yourself, who is Lamitta Franjieh?

Lamitta: Someone very Simple, full of life, active who is trying to enjoy every moment.

I am optimist in everything in life, I always try to make myself better, and learn from my mistakes and others.

LPM: Where did you study and what did you work?

LPM: I have studied for a year Public Relation then Psychology but I didn’t work in any of them. At the beginning I worked in many things (didn’t concentrate on one thing) since I like to challenge myself and always change. I started shooting ads since I was 13 years old, shifting then to modeling. I modeled in Paris, then I stopped because it wasn’t what I wanted.

And if I wanted to continue in modeling, I would have continued in Paris not in Lebanon.

Then I had an opportunity, since I like fashion for man and ladies, I worked as an art director in Magazine “El Rajol” for men and in another magazine “Hiya” for ladies.

I did all the related photos and directed them and carried out interviews with fashion and jewelry designers.

I worked for three years, and then I did a TV show.

Many TV shows were offered to me but I didn’t like them. Until one day I was offered something I like about my Country and Tourism.

What I liked about it, that it is close to my personality (i.e. being normal and natural).

And since I like tourism and I love Lebanon, so I agreed to do it.

Then, lately, I started Acting and all is well.

LPM: What are your hobbies and interests?

Lamitta: Travel; I love it wherever I go I do my own show, I meet everybody, I have friends from many countries, I like that.

I also like sports; I am an addicted person to sports. Since school I love sports and it continued.

And now, for example, I am learning water sports.

I also like to listen to music and watch movies.
Last but not least shopping. In every country I visit, I shop a lot, especially when I am stressed, it relaxes me.

LPM: What advice do you give for the aspiring models?

Lamitta: Of course, learn from others, but each person should have his own style and creates his own ID.

Don’t change looks or attitude. Stay normal.

And know what you want, it is very important.

LPM: How do you prepare yourself for a photo shoot?
Lamitta: I regret that I didn’t learn photography.

As far as your question, I don’t prepare myself, I have an advantage that I don’t have to sleep and relax before the shoot since the more tired I am the more it goes with the camera.

But if we are doing something Royal or Princess style, for example, I work on the designer, makeup and other stuff.

If we are shooting outdoor, I like people to see me based on who I am naturally. God blessed me with a healthy skin and hair and a baby face, so why not showing them.

I am against complexity such as fake extensions. I don’t like it and I hate it. Go for simplicity.

LPM: How would you describe working with a photographer?

Lamitta: First of all, I reached a point, where I want to try new photographers who have something new to give.

Others, when they become famous, they prefer to work only with one professional photographer, but I am not like that.

I have many photographers friends and I like their work, but I consider a new photographer have more passion, aiming to do something new.

And I like to see how he sees me in his eyes or lens, I look for this. It is a two way benefit, I will be seen in a different style and he will be adding it to his portfolio.

There are many professional photographers but I like to try new ones.

Noting that each photographer has his own professional side, some for beauty, some for fashion, some for natural, some for glamour, or black and white.

LPM: Who’s your favorite photographer, you ever worked with?

Lamitta: JC Bejjani, Roger Mokarzel, David Abdallah, Jihad Hojeili, Rodrigue Najarian and I like their work.

LPM: How does a model compliment the photographer?

Lamitta: The photographer should be good, but a lot of work depends on the model, the more the camera loves me, the more good shots result in. The more I am aware of what I am doing, better are the photos. If the photographer after two hours of a photo shoot is still exited and willing to continue, it is a sign that the photo shoot is successful.

I have been in front of the camera since I was 13, so I know what to do, no body need to direct me, and also it is something that is born with you, you can’t learn it. That’s why I was successful.

LPM: What makes a stylish woman?
Lamitta: Many things, ID, Cloth, Style.

It is not about buying cloth for example Gucci and LV that makes me stylish.

No it doesn’t work that way, I have to mix and match (bags, jewelry…)

Another thing is the hair, the walk and the attitude.

LPM: What was fun about Modeling and what did u achieve?

Lamitta: At that time, when I was in school, I wanted everybody to know me and I achieved it.

And that’s what happened everybody in school knew me and looked at my pictures.

But, I stopped modeling early since then, because my target changed and I became more mature.

LPM: What is the difference between Lebanese Models and Foreign Models?

Lamitta: Allow me to say, I m a frank person.

Currently it is different than at the time I was modeling.

At that time, not every girl could be called a model or a professional model.

Nowadays everybody is a model, once on a cover, they become immediately models.

You need a career history and a good profile to be a model.

And today the agencies and advertising companies are looking for good quality, that’s why we see today the rush to get an international model, for better qualities and history.

LPM: What is your favorite look?

Lamitta: When I am at the beach, swimsuit, hair down, wet. This is the look, I like myself in it.

LPM: Why the natural look?

Lamitta: As you see, in my exclusive pictures to you, I have the natural look, why?

First I like the idea that they are different from what I usually do, my old pictures, no makeup or hair done.

They show my true me; they show my age and a natural look.

Cause the person has to take care of his natural look,

I enjoy doing sports a lot, and then you have to take care of your skin, for it to be always clear, (less makeup, cleaning, masks, not mush sun etc…) same for the hair.

I like to look nice, but not on every day basis I have to put makeup and do my hair. Everything has its time.

The most important thing is internal happiness that shows on the exterior.

LPM: What do you say for your fans?
Lamitta: Like they love me, I love them. I have succeeded because of my fans, and I promise them that I won’t change a bit, I will stay the same.

See my new movie in cinema in two weeks in Egypt (Mohtaram) with Actor Mohamad Ragab, it’s my second movie.

LPM: What do you say for Lebanese Photography Magazine?
Lamitta: Nice concept and idea, wish you all the success.